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Review summary

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Evaluating 155 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the delicious and high-quality products, highlighting a wide range of items from cashews to rice and chocolate, often noting their fair trade and sustainable origins. The delivery service is frequently commended for its speed, efficiency, and careful, environmentally friendly packaging, with many people appreciating the prompt arrival of their orders. Reviewers also value the company's commitment to ethical practices, such as supporting producers and sharing their stories, which enhances the overall positive sentiment. However, some customers experienced issues with packaging quality, leading to damaged products like ripped rice bags upon delivery. A few other people also felt that the product was not as expected, such as rice lacking aromatic smell, or received incorrect items like milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Order

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the Garlic & Herb, sweetly spiced cashews and the Garlic & Herb cashew nut butter at the Scottish Ideal Home exhibition, the Garlic & Herb are delicious I am having to ration myself so they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My parcel arrived speedily and was very well packed in sustainable packaging. It's great to be able to purchase Fair Trade food stuffs and Transform Trade's tea bags alongside organic and ethical goo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been buying from True Origin since it started and Just Trading Scotland before that. We love True Origin vision and mission towards sustainability, quality products and putting people and plane... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, efficient delivery of our order of their wonderful Traidcraft Tea bags [tea itself reviewed separately]. Just had to respond to their World Fair Trade Day offer! Love the producer relationship... See more


Company details

  1. Online Food Ordering Service

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True Origin Foods works directly with a network of smallholder farmers and producers in the global south to source the finest ethical foods.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

722 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Best before date

. Best before date on teabags was shorter than had been listed on the website. If I had known I would have ordered a smaller quantity Parcel arrived promptly and well packed.

3 August 2025
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My package was left on the doorstep…

My package was left on the doorstep after a quiet tap on my door as I am disabled it took me a few minutes to get to the door by which time the courier was already driving away.. It was difficult for me to bend down and lift the parcel. I was very disappointed. The products delivered were very good. Peggy Myer

17 July 2025
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Reply from True Origin

Dear Peggy, Really sorry you have had a bad experience with our chosen carrier. Unfortunately it is impossible for us to manage how DPD/Royal mail (our carriers) run it's service, we simply hire them to do the job they are experts in. I would suggest leaving a review with the company who you believe gave you a bad service. I am happy that the products arrived safely and your happy with the contents. All the best, True Origin Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The product is not what I expected.No…

The product is not what I expected.No aromatic smell no nothing,It's just ordinary rice
Disappointed to the core

18 July 2025
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Reply from True Origin

Hi, We are really sorry you have not enjoyed our award winning Kilombero Rice. We have imported and sold this product for over 15 years and we generally receive positive feedback. The rice has won multiple great taste awards and we are very proud of the product produced by our farmers in Malawi. One of our team have reached out to you on email but we have not received a reply. We would love to hear more about your feedback and assist if we can. All the best, True Origin Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Just a hi cough.

Good on the whole but only sent 80 teabags instead of 800! But remedied very quickly.
Thank you

14 July 2025
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Reply from True Origin

Hi, Apologies with our mistake. We run our warehouse with a small team and though we try our upmost, from time to time human error can arise. We have implemented a process change to help us catch picking issues before orders leave the building. As you mention, we send the correct item once the issue was raised. Thank you for your custom. All the best, True Origin team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another great delivery received

My order arrived very quickly and everything was in order as expected. I have used Traidcraft Tea for many years and love its delicious strong taste, enough for the largest cup. We have enjoyed the Chickpea Puffs before and they were really delicious; hence we have ordered more. I love that the food producers are paid a fair wage, just like I expect for myself. Keep up the good work.

8 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The order came very promptly to N…

The order came very promptly to N Ireland. I have had problems ordering from another Fair Trade Company. Sometimes the order came to N Ireland only for it to be sent back to England again. This is the second time I have ordered from True Origin. Both times the order arrived promptly.

6 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Orders are dispatched in good time and the contents are well packed and are exactly what I ordered!

18 June 2025

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